Joan Derder
Professional Nanny & Childcare Specialist | 15+ Years' Experience
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About
Dedicated childcare professional with 15+ years nurturing children across diverse family environments. Delivers safe, stimulating routines that support emotional and developmental growth. Equally skilled in household management, meal planning, and building trusted family partnerships.
Experience
Customer Service Team Member (Delivery driver) - Ocado
(2024-09)
As an Ocado delivery driver I am responsible for the safe and timely delivery of customer orders, maintaining high standards of customer service, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Execute pre-planned delivery routes efficiently, maintaining punctuality and a high standard of customer interaction
- Load and unload stock safely, ensuring accurate order fulfilment on every round
- Support warehouse operations during peak periods, demonstrating flexibility across team functions
Nanny - Hesketh Family - Southfields
(2018-10)
This family was part of my previous nanny share role, they had a second child and asked that I stay with them full time. It's a full time live out position looking after an 8-year-old boy and a 3 year old girl. I have been with this family for 7 years and support all aspects of childcare which has changed and adapted as they have grown.
- Manage full school-day routine for family, coordinating activities, playdates, and scheduled appointments
- Plan and cook balanced, age-appropriate meals daily, supporting healthy development and dietary needs
- Respond calmly to unexpected situations, providing reliable, consistent care since Oct 2018
Live-Out Nanny - Carter Family - Wimbledon, London
(2024-01 - 2025-06)
I have been the sole charge nanny for a little boy from the age of 5 months to 22 months, supporting his growth through every stage of early development. My role has involved creating a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where he has been able to thrive both emotionally and physically. I have worked closely with the parents to ensure continuity of care and open communication, adapting to the family's changing needs and routines as he has grown.
I take great pride in the strong bond I have built with him and in playing a meaningful role in his early years.
- Designed structured daily routines blending learning, play, and rest to support holistic child development
- Organised weekly outings to playgroups, parks, and soft play to build social and physical skills
- Prepared nutritious, age-appropriate meals tailored to specific dietary requirements
Nanny, Cook - Van den Berg and Hesketh Families - Wandsworth
(2018-10 - 2020-09)
Full time live out position looking after two neighbouring families' two 4 year old boys who have grown up together since they were little.
- Delivered full nanny and household support for two families — covering childcare, cooking, cleaning, and weekly shopping
Babysitter, Housekeeper - Merrylees Family - Richmond
(2016-02)
Part time babysitting two twins aged five and housekeeping and cooking once per week. I also presently do occasional babysitting for several families in the Twickenham and Richmond areas as and when required.
- Provided ongoing babysitting and housekeeping support for the Merrylees Family since Feb 2016
Nanny, Cook, Housekeeper - Stapleton Family - Surrey
(2012-05 - 2016-01)
Full time live in position as an au pair solely responsible for four children now aged 4 to 11 (since the youngest was 10 months).
- Managed childcare, family meal preparation, budgeted weekly food shops, and general housekeeping for the Stapleton Family
Nanny, Housekeeper - Chaudhary Family - Kew Gardens
(2011-11 - 2013-01)
Part time live out position as a nanny to two children aged 1 and 4 at various times throughout the week.
- Delivered combined nanny and housekeeper role for the Chaudhary Family across a 14-month engagement
Babysitter, Housekeeper - Kennedy Family - Ravenscourt Park
(2011-09 - 2013-03)
Part time live out position babysitting two girls of 7 and 11 in the afternoons and evenings throughout the week when required.
- Provided babysitting and housekeeping services for the Kennedy Family over an 18-month period
Au Pair, Housekeeper - Al-Khayarin Family - Qatar
(2009-12 - 2011-06)
Full time live in position as an au pair solely responsible for a child from 3 months of age until the age of 2 as well as waiting on the family's needs during my working hours.
- Served as live-in au pair and housekeeper for the Al-Khayarin Family, supporting daily childcare and home management
Massage Therapist - Body Bliss Spa - Digos City, Philippines
(2009-04 - 2009-10)
Worked full time as a trained full body massage therapist at a popular spa.
- Delivered therapeutic massage treatments at Body Bliss Spa in a client-facing wellness environment
Sales Assistant - Gaisano Mall of Digos - Digos City, Philippines
(2008-10 - 2009-03)
Worked full time in a music/electrical equipment store promoting and selling products.
- Provided customer-focused retail sales support at Gaisano Mall of Digos
Education
Philippines General Education Curriculum - Davao Del Sur National High School (2003 - 2006)
English Literature and Language, Mathematics and Sciences - South Philippine Adventist College (2007 - 2008)
